Chapter 4 **Rhoelyn:** “Why is he here?” Nysse frowns. Relare sighs and grins ruefully. “It was the deal for the port.” “That doesn’t explain why he wanted to come.” **Araatris:** The blood elven paladin also looks over at his brother, Leothir busy speaking with Sarren. “He knows how it will shatter you both to lose …

Chapter 5 **Araatris:** Chuckling to himself, Rhese rests his head back against the cold, foul wall of the cavern and grips his side tightly as the felguard wander away. **Rhoelyn:** “They must not want me to die yet.” The druid mumbles to himself. “At least she’s not here. She must be worried out of her …

Chapter 6 **Rhoelyn:** The human crouches down under the overhang, breathing raggedly. She clutches her shoulder with one hand, the other hanging limply by her side. **Araatris:** Footfalls crunch on the ground above her head, sending dirt skittering, and she holds her breath with great difficulty, starving already for air. **Rhoelyn:** When they fade away, …